Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become an annual late summer rite aimed at giving more people more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter's marquee product. The showcase at Apple's Cupertino California, headquarters comes as the company is mired in a mild slump that has seen its sales drop from last year in three consecutive quarters with management signalling another downturn is likely during the current quarter that will be capped with the release of its iPhone 15 lineup. The malaise is a key reason Apple's stock price has dipped by nearly 10 per cent since mid-July, dropping the company's market value below the USD 3 trillion threshold it reached for the first time earlier this summer. As has been case with Apple and other smartphone makers, the next model isn't expected to make any major leaps in technology. The array of iPhone 15 choices, likely to range from lower-priced basic models to more expensive premium versions, are
But the biggest potential threat to Apple may be something more nebulous: a resurgence in Chinese nationalism that spurs everyday consumers to shun the iPhone
The US curbs left Apple as the main maker of premium smartphones in China. Over the same period, Apple's market share in China rose to 19 per cent from 11 per cent
With Apple looking to diversify its supply chain away from China, catering Indian market with locally manufactured devices is step in that direction
Apple has sent out invites for its upcoming special event, titled Wonderlust, which is scheduled for September 12, where the US technology giant is expected to announce the iPhone 15 series
The highlight of the event will be the iPhone 15 lineup, which will include two entry-level models and two high-end models
Foxconn also known as Hon Hai now expects most of its main business segments, including smartphones, to contract "slightly" this quarter and over the entire year
Prices for Pro models in the iPhone 15 series are likely to be higher than the iPhone 14 counterparts. However, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are likely to be priced on par with iPhone 14 series
Customers can avail of offers on several Apple products, including iPhone 14, iPad and Macbook Pro
Apart from the infamous notch getting replaced with Dynamic Island upgrade, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will feature significant camera enhancements and an A16 chip
AFib refers to a heart condition where the upper and lower chambers of the heart beat at different frequencies. In other words, the upper and lower chambers are out-of-sync
The M3 chip would debut in the upgraded iMac, MacBook Air 13, and MacBook Pro 13, said Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
Very much like the iPhone 14 lineup, there will probably be a regular iPhone 15 but with a bigger plus offering two more costly, better quality smartphones
Apple has raised the sales target of the franchisee-owned exclusive retail stores in India by up to 100%; the company plans to sell around nine million iPhones in India this year
The feature has assisted in the rescue of several people who have become stranded in remote areas
Tamil Nadu posted almost a two-fold increase in electronic exports from $1.86 billion in 2021-22 to $5.37 billion in 2022-23
Apple has fixed security flaws that may have been actively exploited in the iOS 16.5.1 update for iPhone users. Some flaws permitted code execution with kernel privileges and Webkit
Apple could be asked to make changes to its commission policies and app store billing by the CCI, experts said
The Bonnaroo organisers also used Twitter to spread the word, saying, "Let's work as a team to resolve this!"
Apple accounts for 80% of all smartphone exports from India. The rest 20% is shared by Samsung and some other brands